Brad Lester


Brad Lester is a former gridiron football running back. He played college football at Auburn University.

Early years

Brad Lester was born to Phillis Miller and Calvin Lester. He attended Parkview High School in Georgia, playing alongside current Major League Baseball outfielder Jeff Francoeur.

College career

Lester missed the 2007 Cotton Bowl as well as the first 5 games of the 2007 season due to concerns over his academic eligibility. Lester was seriously injured in a game against Mississippi State.

Professional career

Lester went undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft. He worked out for the Houston Texans on August 6, 2009 after an injury to running back Jeremiah Johnson. Lester played the 2010 season with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. In 2012, Lester signed with the Georgia Rampage of the Ultimate Indoor Football League for their 2013 season.